Eric Clapton, who last summer declared that he reserved the right to cancel performances at venues where audience members were required to show proof of Covid vaccination, has indeed canceled two shows, but for another reason: Clapton just tested positive for the coronavirus.The announcement of the show cancelations in Zurich and Milan was made on Clapton’s official Facebook page last night.“Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from Covid having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall,” the post reads.
He has been told by his medical advisors that if he were to resume traveling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery.
Eric is also anxious to avoid passing on any infection to any of his band, crew, Promoters, their staff and of course the fans.”The performance in Zurich was scheduled for today, May 17, with Milan initially set for May 18.
Clapton’s team says the guitarist hopes to resume the tour starting with the concerts in Bologna on May 20 and 21.Clapton has been a prominent opponent of Covid protocols in the UK and the U.S., most notably the lockdowns and business closures enacted during the early days of the global pandemic.
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